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“PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE”
By Red Skelton
The following words were spoken by the late Red
Skelton on his television program as he related the
story of his teacher, Mr. Laswell, who felt his
students had come to think of the Pledge of Allegiance
as merely something to recite in class each day. Now,
more than ever, listen to the meaning of these words.
I – me, an individual, a committee of one.
Pledge – dedicate all of my worldly goods to
give without self pity.
Allegiance – my love and my devotion.
To the flag – our standard, Old Glory, a symbol
of freedom. Wherever she waves, there’s respect
because your loyalty has given her a dignity that
shouts freedom is everybody’s job.
Of the United – That means that we have all
come together.
States – individual communities that have
united into 48 great states. Forty-eight individual
communities with pride and dignity and purpose; all
divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a
common purpose, and that’s love for country.
Of America and to the republic – a state in
which sovereign power is invested in representatives
chosen by the people to govern. And government is the
people and it’s from the people to the leaders, not
from the leaders to the people.
For which it stands, one nation – one nation,
meaning “so blessed by God”
Indivisible – incapable of being divided.
With liberty – which is freedom – the right of
power to live one’s own life without threats, fear or
some sort of retaliation.
And Justice – the principle of quality of
dealing fairly with others.
For all – which means, boys and girls, it’s as
much your country as it is mine.
Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to
our country and two words have been added to the
pledge of Allegiance…
Under God – Wouldn’t it be a pity if someone
said that is a prayer and that would be eliminated
from schools too?
God Bless America!
Please take a moment to appreciate what this pledge
means to us all and our freedom!
We should never take it for granted.
“Special Thoughts and Prayers”
On Wednesday, June 26, a special board meeting was
called to discuss making a donation to the victims'
families from Metro Church. Bill Peace made a motion
for Noon Garland to donate $500.00 to Metro Church
benefiting the families of the bus crash victims,
specifically to be used for funeral expenses. Also,
donations will be accepted from the individual club
members and any other outside sources available. The
$500.00 donation will be taken out of the grants and
allocation budget for 2001-2002. Brian Shepherd
seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
Thanks for All You Have Done, Gary!
Gary Bentley will be leaving the Board after serving
three two-year terms as Fundraising Director. Thank
you for going the extra mile for the club. You will be
missed but I’m sure you will still be extremely active
for us. Thanks Again.
“Oops”
Many, Many Apologies…
This editor, inadvertently, left off our Director of
Community Service - Kaye Schaum from the new 2002-2003
Board listing last issue. Please note, Kaye will
continue her service to our club again this year.
Thank you Kaye.
Special Thanks Goes Out to Camille!
Please join me in saying “Thank You” to our Past
President, Camille Ussery. Camille will be leaving our
Board this year to focus on her daughter’s senior year
of high school. However, Camille will always be ready
to serve when asked. Thanks for everything you have
done for our club.
Exchange News
“Fall Leadership Conference”
The Fall Leadership Conference is scheduled for
September 6 & 7 at the Mesquite Convention Center. Don
Almquist is the chair for this meeting. Shirley
(McGuire) Piacquadio is helping to put together 75
"goody" bags. She would like to have donations from
members to make these “very special” for the
attendees. Shirley is looking for any kind of
give-a-ways that people may have. Pens, pencils, note
pads, chewing gum, candy or whatever. If you have
something to donate, you can bring them to a regular
meeting or call Shirley for a pick up at #
972/495-5490. It is never too early to start.
“Please come to show our local support for the
Exchange Conference!”
2002 – 2003 Newsletter Sponsorship
It is not too late, you too can be a sponsor of your
club’s newsletter. Sponsorship costs only $100 for one
year. Your company’s name will appear on every issue
of our club’s newsletter. If you are interested,
please contact Sheilah Bowers at #972-271-5658 or
email at sheilahb@securitybankna.com prior to July
10th.
GIVEAKIDAFLAGTOWAVE
It’s never too early to start thinking about our next
events. Please join us on September 2nd for the Labor
Day Parade. Shirley (McGuire) Piacquadio, our Director
of Americanism will be looking for volunteers to
participate. We will be leading the parade again this
year to pass out flags.
Don’t forget to contact Shirley (McGuire) Piacquadio
to donate a gross of flags for the parade. In
appreciation of your support, there will be an
advertisement in the Sunday, September 1st edition of
the Dallas Morning News listing your corporate name as
a sponsor.
“Thanking you in advance for your support!”
Noon Exchange Club of Garland /
“Just For The Fun Of It !!”
September 7th, 2002/ Renaissance Hotel in Richardson –
There is a great need for sponsorship and auction
items for the Gala. Please step up and help make this
year’s Gala the most fun ever!
“Just For The Fun Of It !!”
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This page was last updated on
07/24/02
